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A short podcast full of fun and interesting stories and facts, to listen to while making your morning tea, going for your morning pee and brushing your teeth. Learn some new things before your brain has even properly started yet. Topic requests and any other contact: firstthingspod@gmail.com Check out the following mini series! White Coats - medical subjects Thanks! - good people and their work On The Map - a closer look at a specific country Go Down In History - historical events Haha - fun ...
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Dive deep into the mysterious and empowering world of night owls with your host, Mike Vardy. As a proud Night Owl himself and renowned productivity strategist, Mike passionately dismantles myths and highlights the unique strengths that those "wired for later" bring to the table. Each episode is a treasure trove of scientific findings and anecdotal truths aimed at both celebrating and understanding the unparalleled productivity that happens later in the day... and into the night. Subscribe no ...
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Miles Trashawn Lawson was born in Rochester, New York. As a child, Miles enjoyed watching movies and stand-up comedy, and loved to see theater productions whenever he could. It was then that Miles grew a love for the world of entertainment. After watching numerous Tyler Perry Films and Richard Pryor stand-up comedy shows, Films that included the iconic Jim Carrey, He became inspired to become an actor so he too could entertain and bring joy and laughter to the world. While in grade school in ...
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Ever navigated the treacherous waters of dating within your age group? In this episode of Till the Sun Comes, we kick off with Destiny, who takes us through her remarkable transformation from a toxic relationship humorously defined by her ex, "Nathan," to finding balance and happiness with a more mature partner. She opens up about the dark days fil…
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Embark on a heartfelt exploration with me, Miles Trashawn Lawson, as I unveil the pivotal moments of my life's journey toward personal growth and enlightenment. Discover what happens when one makes the conscious decision to value time above all else and to recognize the warning signs that threaten our progress. With the wisdom gleaned from the impa…
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When Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union navigate their star-studded lives, they're tackling more than just the paparazzi—they're setting a precedent for equality in relationships and finances. It's a dance of give and take, a balance that Lee Robinson Graham and I explore with unreserved honesty in our latest episode. Lee, with her Southern charm and …
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I Believe So Many Things, I Believe Everything... This week's special guest Wendy Riggins-Ashley, Born In Sylacauga, Alabama, Moved at an very early age to The Flower City aka Rochester, New York, Where she was raised, Throughout Wendy’s life she went through some series of depression and anxiety. The one outlet that Wendy did find was the joy of e…
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Welcome To Black Hollywood, Where The Real Housewives Lay, The City Where Georgia Power Is Collecting All The SHHHMONEY, The City Where Tyler Perry Creates, Innovates, The City Where Some Checks Clear And Where Most DON'T Clear AKA FRAUD! ... OH MY GOD WHAT ABOUT DATING? TILL THE SUN COMES... MUSIC: Catastrophe - KE'MARION…
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In this episode of "The Night Owl Space," I'm Mike Vardy, your host and a dedicated night owl. We're going to explore a unique perspective on embracing the evening hours for our fellow night owls out there. Let's challenge the stereotypes and discover the hidden benefits of taking a moonlight stroll. Episode Highlights: The Power of Evening Walks: …
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Welcome back to another enlightening episode of “The Night Owl Space” where we delve deep into mastering the later hours of the day for maximum productivity and creativity. Episode Highlights: Harmonious Alignment: Discover the secret to aligning your body clock with your to-do list for a seamless, productive night. Starlight Spotlight – Taylor Swi…
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Join me, Mike Vardy, as I reveal two prevalent misconceptions about night owls and spotlight one of their hidden strengths: a unique capacity for creativity and abstract thinking. Relevant Research: Kanazawa, Satoshi, and Perina, Kaja. “Why Night Owls Are More Intelligent.” Psychology Today, posted on June 02, 2009. The research suggests that Night…
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Hello, dear late-day thrivers and night owls! I’m Mike Vardy, and I’m absolutely delighted to introduce you to “The Night Owl Space”. This podcast is a special creation, a refuge for all of us whose energies and spirits ascend with the setting sun and continue soaring through the mysterious, silent hours of the night. In this kick-off trailer, let …
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In the brand new series 'baddies', where we take a look at the most infamous criminals, we dive deep into the shady life of gangster Al Capone. Murder, bribery and pimping hung over him like a cloud his entire life, but that didn't stop the people from praising him like a Robin Hood like figure.. until they came to their senses and realised he was …
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In 1920, Wall Street fell victim to a terrorist attack that killed over 30 people. The police investigated everything from shady flyers to crazy tennis players, but never found out who was behind the terrible bombing. Today, we are going over all the possible suspects, some of which were wearing three suits at the same time, while others weren't ev…
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Today we take a look at all the ways to not do sports. Please don't organize a marathon like the 1904 olympic race, where people where chased of track by wild dogs and others cheated by hitching a ride. Please don't fake an injury like the harlequins with 'bloodgate', because no one will end up the better. And please, don't pull the old as dirt tri…
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In todays episode we discuss Kailash Satyarthi, a selfless hero who has freed thousands of children from slavery and spoken out against injustices of all kinds. Like the episode and like to support the podcast? rate and review the episode on apple podcast or itunes! Want to help out Kailash Satyarthi with his great work? Consider donating to his or…
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Today, we learn about polio, one of humankinds most glorious succes stories. We talk about what the virus does to your body and about how we dealt with this terrible illness through the ages. For many decades, polio panic was real and it was everywhere, but today, the virus is only endemic in 3 countries. If you would like to help those countries o…
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Haha is the new mini series that I started because I have had a shitty week and I wanted something to laugh about. That's it. If you had a shitty week as well, skip the first 5 minutes of the episode and laugh and learn with me about the Mola Mola fish, an animal so stupid, natural selection seems to have forgotten about it. If you have had a good …
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Today, we talk about phobias. Why is it that some people are scared of clowns but are completely fine with spiders, while others have a very hard time with social interaction? How come that our brain might interpret a harmless little mouse as a threat to our life? Learn all about it on today's new episode! Follow the podcast on twitter @inthemornin…
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Today, we started yet another mini-series. Go Down In History will be a series where we talk about anything history related! In the first episode, we cover the famous stonewall riots, a truely iconic event. We learn that mayors may be shitty, and papers may be very rude, but there will always be people who defend their right to love and live!…
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Today we are taking a look at Ethiopia, in the first episode of the mini series "on the map", where we zoom in on a specific country or place and learn all about it. This episode is full of good stuff, like ancient artifacts, the first of our kind (well, kind of our kind) and female presidents. I have also learned that I need to move away from the …
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Hi! In this episode: Antarctica, weird fish and lots of microbes. We discussed Lake Vostok, Lake Whillan and Blood Falls. You think mornings are cold? Imagine what its like for the translucent zombiefish of Lake Whillans! As it turns out, I cant drop a picture of Blood Falls here as I promised, but check out the pictures on twitter @firstthingsinth…
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